59 Books I Bought in 2022 — Catholic Reads, Health Books & Kid-Friendly Favorites
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Each year I reflect on the books I’ve added to my shelves — and 2022 was a meaningful year for my reading list. This post is part book haul, part reading guide, and part personal journey through faith, health, and family life. Whether you’re looking for Catholic books for adults, inspiring health reads, or wholesome children’s classics, here are the 59 books I bought in 2022 that helped shape my year.
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📚 Catholic Books I Bought in 2022
My biggest category by far was Catholic resources — from saints’ lives to catechetical leadership books. These titles enriched my spiritual life and supported my work in ministry and family formation:
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
- Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated
- St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 2)
- From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
- Lumen Gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church
- Directory for Catechesis: New Edition
- Bible Basics for Catholics
- RB 1980: The Rule of St. Benedict
- The Divine Encounter: Meeting Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration
- Habits for Holiness
- Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids
- Humility Rules
- Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the Foundations of Education
- The Catholic Catalogue
- Take It to the Queen: A Tale of Hope
For Catechists & Faith Leaders:
- Called by Name
- Cultivating Your Catechists
- All God’s People
- Developing Disciples of Christ
- Excellence in Ministry
- Catechetical Leadership
- Handbook for Today’s Catechist
- Readings for Effective Catechetical Leaders
- Growing an Engaged Church
- Guide to Adapting the RCIA for Children
- National Directory for Catechesis
- Coordinating Religious Education Across the Primary School
- Through the Year With the DRE
- Fostering Leadership Skills in Ministry
🌿 Health Books I Bought in 2022
As a mom and researcher at heart, I’m always looking for ways to support my family’s health naturally. These books explore nutrition, cancer prevention, supplements, and integrative medicine:
- The Cancer Industry
- The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough
- Dr. Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible
- Prescription for Natural Cures
- Irreversible Damage
✝️ Marian and Saint-Inspired Reads
These powerful stories helped deepen our family’s devotion to Mary and the saints:
- Our Lady of Lourdes
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Padre Pio: Saint for Reconciliation
- Teresa of Avila: Saint for the Eucharist
- Martin de Porres: A Beggar for Justice
- Mother Teresa
🧒 Children’s Books I Bought in 2022
These are the books I picked up for my kids — a mix of timeless classics, engaging mysteries, and inspiring faith-based stories:
- The Mystery of the Fire Dragon (Nancy Drew #38)
- Nancy Drew: The Moonstone Castle Mystery (#40)
- The Boxcar Children (Book 1)
- The Golden Goblet
- Uncle Wiggily Bedtime Stories
- The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends
- The Action Bible
- School Zone Tell Time Workbook
- Made for Greatness: A Growth Mindset Journal for Catholic Youth
🌿 Spiritual Classics & Catholic Devotionals
These titles offered quiet moments of reflection and spiritual insight:
- The Practice of the Presence of God (in Modern English)
- Exodus – Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
- Genesis & Job – Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Editions
- The Summa Domestica: Order and Wonder in Family Life (3 Vol. Set)
💍 Marriage & Family Life
Books that brought insight into Catholic marriage and the beauty of vocation:
- Finding the Hero in Your Husband
- Endgame: The Church’s Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America
Final Thoughts
I didn’t plan to buy over 50 books in 2022, but each one found its way into our home for a reason. Some were for ministry, some for family life, and others for the pure joy of reading. If you’re looking to grow in faith, wellness, or just build a beautiful Catholic library, I hope this list gives you a great place to start.
